Bryan Crump
A Christmas miracle at Zealandia
Against the odds, a takahe pair believed to be infertile have successfully hatched a chick at Wellington's Zealandia Te Mara a Tane. Dr Danielle Shanahan, Chief Executive of Zealandia joins Bryan to… Audio
The retro audio boom
There's been a surge in demand for cassettes, CDs and portable audio devices. Matthew Davis, owner of Flying Out Record Store, is with Bryan to discuss the trend. Audio
How to staycation in Christchurch
In the last stop on our urban vacation tour, Kaila Colbin joins Bryan to tell us how we can have a wonderful holiday staycation in Christchurch. Audio
Christmas gift ideas with Alice Taylor
Alice Taylor is joining Bryan across the week to give yummy and simple Christmas gift ideas. Today it's simple brownies and garlic oil. Check out Alice's popular Instagram for more festive… Audio
Tidying up the streets of Rotorua
Observers may have noticed parts of Rotorua looking a little sharper with berms trimmed, rubbish cleared, and lawns neatly edged. That tidy-up was driven by local rangatahi (youth) who have stepped… Audio
Kapa Haka for everyone
Bryan shares one of his favourite RNZ Concert interviews from the year. In the run-up to Matariki Weekend, he spoke to Rawi Pere, who helps lead the Ngati Rehia Community Kapa Haka Group - a Kapa Haka… Audio
What's going on with our eel populations?
Senior lecturer at AUT, Dr Amandine Sabadel is a chemist, ecologist, environmental scientist and an eel expert. She's with Bryan to discuss why finding where they breed is so important - and why it's… Audio
Ranger in the Waitakere Ranges
We think it's a good idea to recognise some of those who'll keep working through the summer break, so that the rest of us can enjoy a holiday. We've chatted to a nurse and a fire fighter - and today… Audio
How to have a sustainable Christmas
Food waste, wrapping paper, plastic packaging - Christmas can be a wasteful time. Georgie Ferrari, Chief Executive at Sustainability Trust, join Bryan to discuss the practical steps we can take to… Audio
How to staycation in Wellington
Part two of our Staycation - or urban vacation series - depending on where you live. Today - Te Whanganui O Tara - Wellington, with Simon Woolf, who's well qualified, first because he lives there… Audio
Shayne Carter and Hamish McKeich
Bryan shares one of his favourite RNZ Concert interviews from the year. Today, it's Shayne Carter and Hamish McKeich. Carter has been at the forefront of New Zealand rock music for over 40 years. From… Audio
A golf caddie on the Te Araroa Trail
Summer is the season for walking. Doug Haynes is walking Te Araroa, the National Trail. He's a golf caddie by trade and obviously loves his job, because he's carrying two sets of golf clubs with him -… Audio
Christmas gift ideas with Alice Taylor
Alice Taylor is joining Bryan across the week to give yummy and simple Christmas gift ideas. Audio
Getting outdoors this summer
Now here's a challenge for anyone with children - find things to do that get them off their screens, get them moving and won't hit parents in the pocket. That's where Bryan's guest comes in. Dr… Audio
Christmas in the Cook Islands
Christmas is a time when many of us head back to the family home - the marae - and in the case of many Pacific Islanders - the village. People like Kayla Tuara are taking their family back to the Cook… Audio
Working on the wards over the holidays
We reckon it's a good idea to recognise some of those who'll keep working through the summer break, so that the rest of us can enjoy a holiday. Yesterday it was Ian King - on call most of the summer… Audio
It's been a big year for the colossal squid
We can't get enough colossal squid action, and it turns out 2025 was a big year for the massive creature. Here to tell us more, is Professor Kat Bolstad - head of the AUT Squid Squad. Audio
Christmas in Antarctica
Who can resist an interview with Scott Base? The town under New Zealand jurisdiction will most likely get a white Christmas - in fact if it doesn't, you might need to reassess that oceanside property… Audio
Free Trade Agreement with India
RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford joins Bryan to chat about the new free trade deal with India. Audio
Christmas Eve carols at Wellington Regional Hospital
Christmas Eve carol singing around the wards at Wellington Regional Hospital is back, after a three-year interruption. Here to tell us more about this tradition is Ross Scott on behalf of the… Audio